World Brief

Separately, the feevee announced that since leading Argentinean cabler Cablevision has extended its airtime to 24 hours.

In addition, the channel has signed a cooperative agreement with the Red Cross in Guatemala, to give early warnings and reduce damage during natural disasters.

Last year, the Weather Channel signed a similar accord with the Red Cross’ Buenos Aires delegation and five Southern Cone Red Cross reps, and it hopes to sign other agreements in the Caribbean and Central America.